Mercury
Mercury
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The Mercury test measures the level of mercury in your blood, a toxic element that can cause serious health issues, particularly with long-term exposure. Elevated mercury levels can result from consumption of contaminated fish or environmental exposure. This test is essential for identifying mercury toxicity and guiding necessary lifestyle changes or treatments to reduce exposure and protect your health. Understanding your mercury levels can help inform dietary choices and health management strategies.
Reasons to Check It:
Reasons to Check It:
"The most common cause of mercury toxicity in the human bloodstream is exposure to methylmercury, which is predominantly found in fish and shellfish. Methylmercury accumulates in the food chain, particularly in predatory fish such as shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish. People consume methylmercury when they eat these types of fish and seafood.
Another significant source of mercury exposure, though less common, is through dental amalgam fillings, which release small amounts of mercury vapor that can be inhaled and absorbed into the bloodstream." - Dr. Alan Hopkins
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